All the Things You Are
Hill Bowen And His Orchestra Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
That makes the lonely winter seem long
You are the breathless hush of evening
That trembles on the brink of a lovely song
You are the angel glow that lights a star
The dearest things I know are what you are
Some day my happy arms will hold you
When all the things you are, are mine
The lyrics of Hill Bowen and His Orchestra's "All The Things You Are" describe the immense love one has for their significant other. The lyrics suggest that their partner is the missing piece in their life, and without them, everything seems incomplete. The words "You are the promised kiss of springtime, that makes the lonely winter seem long" indicate that the singer's partner brings hope and happiness to their life. They are like a kiss of spring that brings new life and warmth to the cold, lonely winter.
The lyrics then compare the partner to the "breathless hush of evening, that trembles on the brink of a lovely song." This line implies that the singer's partner is as calm and serene as the evening, and their presence arouses a sweet and gentle song. The words "You are the angel glow that lights a star" depicts that the partner has an aura, a shine within them that is like the light of an angel that illuminates even the darkest hours.
The song's final lines express the singer's longing to hold their partner and capture all that they are. The lyrics suggest that someday, they will be able to embrace their lover and bask in the divinity of that moment. The words "When all the things you are, are mine" imply that the singer wants their partner to embody everything they are and be a permanent part of their life.
Line by Line Meaning
You are the promised kiss of springtime
You are the hope and promise of a new beginning and brighter days to come
That makes the lonely winter seem long
Your love and warmth make even the darkest and loneliest times seem worthwhile
You are the breathless hush of evening
You are the peace and tranquility at the end of a long day, leaving me speechless and in awe
That trembles on the brink of a lovely song
Your presence and beauty are so overwhelming that they feel just like the anticipation before a beautiful melody
You are the angel glow that lights a star
You are the radiant and pure light that brings warmth and guidance to my life, just like a star in the sky
The dearest things I know are what you are
The most precious and valuable things in my life are embodied by you and your presence
Some day my happy arms will hold you
One day, I will be able to fully embrace you and show you how much you mean to me
And some day I'll know that moment divine
There will come a time when I fully appreciate and understand the incredible miracle that is being with you
When all the things you are, are mine
When I am blessed enough to have all of you and every aspect of your being in my life, my heart will be complete
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jerome Kern, Oscar Hammerstein
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind